Estimated Risk of Developing Diseases

 Estimating risk of developing CHD (Coronary Heart Disease), Diabetes, and Hypertension in the next 4 years. Enter the following information and estimate the risk of diseases.
Demographic
year
Body Mass Index
kg.
lbs.
cm.
ft. in.
in.
cm.
Blood Pressure
mmHg
mmHg
Cholesterol
mg/dL
mg/dL
Blood Sugar
mg/dL
%
mg/dL
mg/g
Lifestyle



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This estimated risk percentage indicates the chance that you will develop heart diseases in the next 4 years. For example, if your estimated risk is 20%, it means that20 out of the 100 people who enter the exact same information as you did inthe calculator would likely develop hypertension in the next 4 years.

Healthy Diet

  1. Eat plenty (≥ cups) of fruits and vegetables. Try to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables each day. (Not canned, not frozen fruits with added sugars, not fruit drinks)
  2. Choose whole-grain foods (like whole wheat bread, oatmeal, brown rice). These foods can be a good source of dietary fiber (≥ 3.5 ounces).
  3. Eat fish, especially oily fish (like salmon, trout, herring), at least twice a week.
  4. Limit your intake of saturated and trans fats.
  5. Limit the amount of red meat you eat and choose lean meats and skinless poultry.
  6. Under 450 calories added sugar/week (Avoid processed sugars and syrups, soft drinks, sugar sweetened beverages).
  7. Less than 1500 mg sodium/day.
  8. Read nutrition label

Definitions and Descriptions

Disease Risk Relative to BMI and Waist Circumference
BMI
(kg/m2)
Obesity
Class
Men 102 cm (40 in) or less
Women 88 cm (35 in) or less
Men > 102 cm (40 in)
Women > 88 cm (35 in)
Underweight
< 18.5

-
-
Normal
18.5–24.9

-
-
Overweight
25.0–29.9

Increased
High
Obesity
30.0–34.9
I
High
Very High

35.0–39.9
II
Very High
Very High
Extreme Obesity
40.0 +
III
Extremely High
Extremely High

Disease Risk Relative to Blood Pressure

Diagnostics Category
Systolic (mmHG)
Diastolic (mmHG)
Recommendations
Hypotension
< 90
and
< 60
Low Blood Pressure
Normal
< 120
and
< 80
-
Elavated
120-129
and
< 80
Lifestyle changes.
State 1 Hypertension
130-139
or
80-89
Lifestyle changes and monitor your blood pressure every day.
State 2 Hypertension
>= 140
or
>= 90
Lifestyle changes and your blood pressure might need to be controlled with medications, with monthly follow-ups until blood pressure (BP) is controlled.
Severe Hypertension
>= 180
and/or
>= 120
This is a medical emergency and contact your PCP. Seek care immediately if you also have chest pain, trouble breathing, or vision problems.
Isolated Systolic Hypertension
> 140
and
< 90
Your systolic pressure needs to be controlled with medications in order to prevent health problems, but your diastolic pressure not be reduced to less than 60 mm Hg in trying to reach your target systolic pressure. If your treatment lowers your diastolic pressure too much, you could be more likely to have a heart attack or stroke.

Disease Risk Relative to Cholesterol
Optimal (mg/dL)
Borderline High (mg/dL)
High (mg/dL)
Comments
Total Cholesterol
< 200
200-239
> 240
Cholesterol is used to build cells and certain hormones.With high cholesterol, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels. Eventually, these deposits grow, making it difficult for enough blood to flow through your arteries. Sometimes, those deposits can break suddenly and form a clot that causes a heart attack or stroke.
LDL Cholesterol
(‘bad’ cholesterol)
< 130
130 - 159
>= 160
Transports cholesterol particles throughout your body. LDL cholesterol builds up in the walls of your arteries, making them hard and narrow.
HDL Cholesterol
(‘good’ cholesterol)
>= 50 (men)
>= 60 (women)
40-49 (men)
50-59 (women)
< 40 (men)
< 50 (women)
Picks up excess cholesterol and takes it back to your liver.

Disease Risk Relative to Blood Sugar
Optimal
Borderline High
High
Comments
Fasting Plasma Glucose (mg/dL)
< 100
100-125
>= 126
The FPG measures a person's blood sugar level after fasting or not eating anything for at least 8 hours.
Hemoglobin A1c (%)
< 5.7
5.7-6.4
>= 6.5
The A1C test result reflects your average blood sugar level for the past two to three months. The higher your A1C level, the poorer your blood sugar control and the higher your risk of diabetes complications.
Triglycerides (mg/dL)
< 150
155-199
>= 200
Triglycerides store unused calories and provide your body with energy. High triglycerides can also be a sign of:
  • Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes
  • Metabolic syndrome — a condition when high blood pressure, obesity and high blood sugar occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease
Urinary Albumin and Creatinine Ratio (mg/g)
< 30
30-300
>= 300
To screen for and detect early kidney disease in people with diabetes or other risk factors, such as high blood pressure (hypertension). Micro/Macro-albuminuria Albuminuriais defined by urinary albumin and creatinine ratio (UACR) (mg/g). Micro-albuminuria, if 30mg/g <= UACR < 300mg/g; Macro-albuminuria, if300mg/g <= UACR.